Autumn Quote by Edna St. Vincent Millay
“Now the autumn shudders In the rose's root. Far and wide the ladders Lean among the fruit. Now the autumn clambers Up the trellised frame, And the rose remembers The dust from which it came. Brighter than the blossom On the rose's bough Sits the wizened orange, Bitter berry now; Beauty never slumbers; All is in her name; But the rose remembers The dust from which it came.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Rose" by Edna St. Vincent Millay, 1920
The poem reflects on autumn's change, the rose recalling its humble origins amidst beauty and decay.
In simple terms: Autumn changes, the rose remembers its roots.
Key Takeaway
Recall origins while embracing change.
Themes
nature
memory
transience
beauty
humility
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- gardening
- writing
- personal reflection
- seasonal transitions
Key Concepts
impermanence
nostalgia
cycle of life
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor your past while growing?
- What does the rose symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
The focus on beauty may overlook hardship.
